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"Florida's Got the Blues" exhibit opening

Little Eddie, center, is joined by harmonica player Wolfgang Scheelen, trumpeter Renald Richard and bassist Mike Marciano. The Marco Island Historical Museum hosted a reception and musical performance Wednesday evening for the opening of an exhibit on artifacts of the blues in Florida. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

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Little Eddie, center, is joined by harmonica player Wolfgang Scheelen, trumpeter Renald Richard and bassist Mike Marciano. The Marco Island Historical Museum hosted a reception and musical performance Wednesday evening for the opening of an exhibit on artifacts of the blues in Florida. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

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  • Headliner Little Eddie lays down the blues. The Marco Island Historical Museum hosted a reception and musical performance Wednesday evening for the opening of an exhibit on artifacts of the blues in Florida. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Trumpeter Renald Richard, a Marco resident, served as band director for Ray Charles. The Marco Island Historical Museum hosted a reception and musical performance Wednesday evening for the opening of an exhibit on artifacts of the blues in Florida. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Little Eddie is joined by bassist Mike Marciano. The Marco Island Historical Museum hosted a reception and musical performance Wednesday evening for the opening of an exhibit on artifacts of the blues in Florida. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Little Eddie dressed the part, down to his patent leather shoes. The Marco Island Historical Museum hosted a reception and musical performance Wednesday evening for the opening of an exhibit on artifacts of the blues in Florida. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Trumpeter Renald Richard, a Marco resident, served as band director for Ray Charles. The Marco Island Historical Museum hosted a reception and musical performance Wednesday evening for the opening of an exhibit on artifacts of the blues in Florida. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Little Eddie's guitar bears the marks of hard playing. The Marco Island Historical Museum hosted a reception and musical performance Wednesday evening for the opening of an exhibit on artifacts of the blues in Florida. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Little Eddie is joined by trumpeter Renald Richard and bassist Mike Marciano. The Marco Island Historical Museum hosted a reception and musical performance Wednesday evening for the opening of an exhibit on artifacts of the blues in Florida. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Little Eddie, center, is joined by harmonica player Wolfgang Scheelen, trumpeter Renald Richard and bassist Mike Marciano. The Marco Island Historical Museum hosted a reception and musical performance Wednesday evening for the opening of an exhibit on artifacts of the blues in Florida. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Gina Roberts joins in the applause. The Marco Island Historical Museum hosted a reception and musical performance Wednesday evening for the opening of an exhibit on artifacts of the blues in Florida. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

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